Mount Vernon City Council

The Knox County Land Bank is leading a $33,325 project aimed at stabilizing North Norton Street in Mount Vernon.

The Mount Vernon City Council approved changes to employee health benefits at its May 11 meeting.

The Mount Vernon City Council approved seeking an Ohio Department of Transportation grant for road improvements aimed at easing truck traffic near Heartland Commerce Park.

Mount Vernon City Council approved renewing its fire service contract with College Township on April 27.

Mount Vernon City Council has updated its vehicle storage ordinance following concerns about unregistered or poorly maintained RVs and trailers.

A local parent addressed Knox County officials about safety concerns surrounding 'senior tag,' an unsanctioned student game involving water guns mistaken for real weapons.

Mount Vernon City Council has approved hiring a qualified firm for brownfield remediation at two major projects following concerns over coal waste and asbestos contamination.

The Mount Vernon City Council clarified local ordinances requiring garbage haulers to collect recycling as frequently as trash service.

The Mount Vernon City Council has moved regulation of taxi cab companies and drivers under its Utilities Commission following an April 13 vote.

The Mount Vernon Municipal Planning Commission has recommended rezoning parcels on Coshocton Avenue for a larger O'Reilly Auto Parts store.

Mount Vernon plans up to $29 million in new debt for constructing a police headquarters while retiring older obligations.

The Mount Vernon City Council has approved adding alternate members to its Civil Service Commission after repeated meeting cancellations due to lack of quorum.

Mount Vernon City Council approved hiring a community development and public information officer on March 23.

The Mount Vernon City Council approved a resolution supporting an application for $5 million in federal funds aimed at enhancing its wastewater treatment system.

The Mount Vernon City Council discussed creating a new community development and public information officer position at its March 9 meeting.

The Mount Vernon Utilities Commission discussed new rules requiring inspections and possible fines for not installing approved backflow protection devices.

The Mount Vernon City Council has approved a grant application for further phases of its Safe Routes to School project.

The Mount Vernon City Council approved leasing its downtown storefront at 49 Public Square to two salon businesses during its Feb. 23 meeting.

Mount Vernon has secured a $524,976 grant from the Ohio Department of Transportation to improve safety at North Sandusky Street-Upper Fredericktown Road intersection following resident concerns and crash data analysis. City Engineer Brian Ball emphasized community involvement and outlined next steps including public meetings and further planning.

Knox County reports an increase in Lyme disease cases for 2025. Commissioner Zach Green highlights challenges facing local health services amid financial constraints and introduces new leadership.